Soft lights. The faint glow of candles. Your favourite playlist playing in the background. The table set. You in the kitchen pretending you’re in a rom-com montage. Stirring something in a pan like love is one ingredient away from perfection. Or even if dinner is just your favourite takeaway. Cushions fluffed. Flowers in a vase. The whole house looking like you planned this evening without actually doing anything dramatic. 

That’s the magic of a Valentine’s date at home.

It’s personal. It’s cosy. It’s intimate in a way no restaurant can compete with. And with a few thoughtful touches from Westside’s Home collection, your everyday space can turn into full date-night energy in under ten minutes. No reservations. No rush. Just vibes.

Start with the lights. Always the lights.

Overhead lights? Off. Candles. Lanterns. Soft little glows in corners of the room. The kind of lighting that makes everything look warmer. Calmer. And a little bit dreamy. Very dancing in the living room feels. Now your living room doesn’t look like where you binge-watch shows. It looks like where romance lives.

Set the table. Even if you ordered in.

Maybe you tried cooking for her. Maybe you absolutely did not. Either way, tonight you’re giving full “I cooked for you” energy. Where food is basically a love language. Even if you followed a YouTube recipe and prayed for the best.

Plate it beautifully. Bring out the elegant serveware. Lay down the fancy table linen. Use the nice glasses.

You plate the food like you mean it. You pour the drinks like this is a scene from a film.

And just like that… even a takeaway turns into a thoughtful dinner.

Living room energy. Cosy, not casual.

Cushions fluffed. A soft throw on the couch. A vase with flowers. A little planter quietly doing its job in the corner. This is where you sit after dinner. Talk. Laugh. Flirt. And exist in that comfortable silence that feels very romantic. Very Before Sunset. Just conversation and connection.

Fragrance. The invisible romance.

A warm home fragrance in the background literally changes everything. It sets the perfect mood. It’s subtle. But it makes the whole house feel inviting. It’s the kind of detail you don’t point out. But they definitely notice!

So what’s actually new at Westside for Home this Valentine’s?

Candles. Décor. Tableware. Soft textiles. And little details that help you turn your everyday home into that perfect date-night setting. Creating your perfect rom-com moments for you. 

With a few touches from Westside… Your home starts doing all the romantic talking for you. The lights feel softer. The table looks prettier. The whole space feels like you planned something special. Warm. Romantic. Perfect for date-night.

Head to your nearest Westside store or browse online to set the mood.

Warning: This might just become your favourite kind of date night.